Emma Raducanu feels the love and sees positives despite Queen’s defeat
Yahoo News
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Emma Raducanu competed in her first title match since 2021 at Queen's Club, receiving strong home crowd support. Despite a spirited comeback in the second set, she ultimately lost to Donna Vekic in a closely contested final.
- Raducanu experienced a sluggish start, losing the first set 6-0 to a sharp Donna Vekic. The crowd's support for Raducanu grew throughout the second set, where she rallied and even held a set point.
- Vekic, however, fought back, ultimately winning the second set tie-break 8-6 and securing her biggest career title.
- Raducanu expressed gratitude for the overwhelming home crowd support, stating it meant a lot and provided a welcome contrast to online criticism.
- Despite the loss, Raducanu viewed the week positively, highlighting her performance in reaching the final after a 95-day winless streak and defeating two top-20 players.
- Both Raducanu and Vekic share a connection to London suburbs for their tennis development and have recently reunited with coaches from their teenage years.
